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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.61, 439.59 and 194.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.61, 439.59 and 194.26 is: 268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.61 : 439.59 = 194.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.61/439.59 = 194.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.61x = 439.59 × 194.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.61x = 85,392.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,392.33/318.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.02

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